Board of Ethics

Regular meetings of the Board of Ethics are held quarterly. The board is authorized by King County Code to implement forms, administrative processes, and operational procedures necessary to comply with the provisions of the Code of Ethics. The Board of Ethics determined that procedures governing the conduct of meetings of the board are necessary and in the public interest.

For future dates and times of upcoming Board of Ethics meetings, contact the Ethics Program at Program.Ethics@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-7821.

Procedures and rules for Board of Ethics meetings are available for review and download.

For information on appeal hearings, read the Rules of Procedure for Appeal Hearings.

Regular meeting notice

When: Friday, July 17, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.

Online: Zoom link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/86356457597
Passcode: 762188

In-Person:

King County Superior Court
Room E-753
516 3rd Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98104

PROPOSED AGENDA

Call to Order and Roll Call
Welcome and Introductions
- Welcome Sandra Pailca
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of May 15, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
Public Comment (if any)
Staff Report: King County Email Access
Discussion: Rules of Procedure for Appeal Hearings
- Board debrief on appeal issues
- Work Plan - Review and Update Rules
Discussion: Proposed Ordinance 2026-0126
Discussion: Rescheduling SEEC Executive Director visit
Discussion (Acting Chair presiding): Reappointment of Marsha Matsumoto
Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting – October 16, 2026, 1:00 pm

Board members

Name	Council District	Nominated By	Term Expires
Michael Blake	1	Council	July 31, 2026
Sandra Pailca	4	Executive	July 27, 2027
Bruce Davis	8	Executive	July 31, 2027
Amy Calderwood	4	Council	July 31, 2026
Marsha Matsumoto, Chair	4	Board of Ethics	July 31, 2026